2016 is the first time that four strain
(quadrivalent) vaccines
have been integrated into the
government-sponsored part of the
national immunisation program.
GlaxoSmithKline will be supplying
the quadrivalent vaccine on the
program for eligible children and
adults three years and over, while
Sanofi Pasteur will supply the
vaccine for eligible babies/toddlers
from six months to under three.
The four-strain vaccines include
an additional B strain of influenza.
The US Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention recently
said flu vaccinations during the
northern winter had “reduced the
risk of having to go to the doctor
because of flu by nearly 60%”.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 22 Mar 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 22 Mar 16
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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